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A Cautionary Tale on Genome-Sequencing Diagnostics for Rare Diseases
May 10, 2013 Researchers have discover that several children born with rare diseases called congenital disorders of glycosylation don't contain the mutation in every cell type -- raising new questions about ... > full story -
Parental Addictions Linked to Adult Children's Depression
May 9, 2013 The offspring of parents who were addicted to drugs or alcohol are more likely to be depressed in adulthood, according to a new study. Investigators have examined the association between parental ... > full story -
Methylphenidate 'Normalizes' Activation in Key Brain Areas in Kids With ADHD, Study Suggests
May 9, 2013 The stimulant drug methylphenidate "normalizes" activation of several brain areas in young patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new ... > full story -
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Toddlers from Socially-Deprived Homes Most at Risk of Scalds, Study Finds
May 9, 2013 Toddlers living in socially-deprived areas are at the greatest risk of suffering a scald in the home, researchers at have ... > full story -
Chronic Pain Sufferers Likely to Have Anxiety
May 8, 2013 Patients coping with chronic pain should also be evaluated for anxiety disorders, according to new ... > full story -
Game-Changing Discovery of Gene Mutation That Causes Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Port-Wine Stain Birthmarks Offers New Hope
May 8, 2013 Researchers have discovered the cause -- a genetic mutation that occurs before birth -- of Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) and port-wine stain birthmarks. SWS is a rare disorder affecting approximately ... > full story -
Brain Anatomy of Dyslexia Is Not the Same in Men and Women, Boys and Girls
May 8, 2013 Using MRI, neuroscientists have found significant differences in brain anatomy when comparing men and women with dyslexia to their non-dyslexic control groups. Their study is the first to directly ... > full story -
Enhanced Motion Perception in Autism May Point to an Underlying Cause of the Disorder
May 8, 2013 Children with autism see simple movement twice as quickly as other children their age, and this hypersensitivity to motion may provide clues to a fundamental cause of the developmental disorder, ... > full story -
Dramatic Decrease in Risk of Death for Children on Dialysis
May 8, 2013 Children on dialysis for severe kidney disease have a dramatically reduced risk of death compared to 20 years ago, a new study shows. The findings are very encouraging for children with end-stage ... > full story -
Geneticists Find Causes for Severe Childhood Epilepsies
May 8, 2013 Using a DNA sequencing technique capable of deciphering all human genes at the same time, researchers have discovered genetic mutations underlying seizure disorders in previously undiagnosed ... > full story
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